Lumens USB PTZ Camera Controller User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Lumens
Table of Contents
Lumens USB PTZ Camera Controller
What is USB PTZ Camera Controller
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Introduction to USB PTZ Camera Controller
The software enables users to control the PTZ camera and modify its settings, providing convenient camera control during a video conference. -
Applicable to:
Please visit Lumens official website and refer to Lumens Software Compatible List
Connections and Installation
System Requirements
- OS: Windows7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or above
- Memory: 1GB (32-bits)/ 2GB(64-bits) RAM
- Min Hard Drive Space: 1GB or above
- Min Resolution: 1024 x 768
- Supporting Direct X 9
- OS: MAC OS X 10.8~10.12
- CPU: Intel Pentium® 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 1GB DDR2 667Hz RAM or above
- Min Hard Drive Space: 1GB or above
- Min Resolution: 1024*768
- 24 bit display
- QuickTime: 7.4.5 or above
Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on Windows
- Click [setup.exe] to enter the installation screen, then follow the instruction on the screen to click [Next].
- Please [Restart] the computer to complete the installation.
- Installing USB PTZ Camera Controller on MAC
- Please download USB PTZ Camera Controller software on the Lumens™ website.
- Extract the file downloaded and then click [USBPTZCameraController.pkg] to install.
- Please finish the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
- Click [Continue].
- Click [Install].
- Enter the username and password, and then press [Install Software].
- Click [Continue].
- Press [Restart] to finish the software installation.
Start Using
Before launching the software, please ensure that the camera is correctly installed. Only launch USB PTZ Camera Controller after the video conference begins.
Function Description
PTZ Main Screen
This screen offers a set of commonly used camera functions.
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| | Move the lens
2| Call Preset (1~6)| Pre-set Shortcuts
3| Zoom +/-| Adjust image size < Remark> 4K resolution does not support
Zoom function
4| Backlight| Backlight compensation < Remark> Not applicable to: VC-B10U
5| Auto Framing| Smart viewfinder < Remark> Not applicable to: VC-B11U/
MS-10
Picture Settings Page
Image quality-related parameters can be modified:
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Sharpness| Adjust the Sharpness of the image
2| 2D NR| 2D noise reduction setting
3| 3D NR*| 3D dynamic noise reduction settings
4| Saturation| Adjust the Saturation of the image
5| Hue| Adjust the Hue of the image
6| Gamma| Adjust the Gamma of the image
7| Brightness| Adjust the Brightness of the image
8| Contrast| Adjust the Contrast value of the image
9| Mirror / Flip| Set the Mirror/Flip mode
< Remark>**
- Not applicable to: VC-B10U
** Not applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-BC301P
*** Not applicable to: VC-A71P/ VCBC301P/ VC-R30/ VC-TR40
Advanced Settings
Users can access advanced camera functions and modify advanced settings on
this page.
- Function Supporting List**
| MS- 10| VC- A71P| VC- B10U| VC- B11U| VC- B20U| VC- B30U| VC-BC301P| VC- R30| VC- TR40
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Live Preview| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Resolution| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Enable Capture| V| X| V| V| V| V| X| V| V
Capture| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Preset| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Exposure| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
White Balance| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Auto Focus| X| V| X| X| V| V| V| V| V
Auto Framing| V| X| X| V| X| X| X| X| X
Zoom Limit| X| X| V| V| X| X| X| X| X
IR Remote| X| X| V| V| X| X| X| X| X
Power Freq.| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Factory Reset| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Property Page| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
HotKeys| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Export| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Import| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V
Initial Position| V| X| V| V| X| X| X| X| X
Privacy Mode| X| X| X| X| X| V| X| V| V
FW version**| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V| V - Advanced Settings****
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Live Preview| Open the USB PTZ Camera preview window
2| Resolution| Settings of the preview window resolution; this function will
only be available when the preview window is launched
3| Preset| Opens the preset settings window
4| Exposure| Opens the exposure settings window, please refer to 4.3.3
Exposure _ _Settings__
5| White Balance| Opens the white balance settings window, please refer to
4.3.4 _ _Exposure Settings__
6| Zoom Limit| Magnification Limit
7| IR Remote| Turn on/ off the infrared reception When it is Off, the remote
control will not be able to control the camera.
8
| Initial Position| Select the camera lens to return to wide angle, the last
operated position or the first preset position after POWER ON
9| FW version| Displays the FW version number
10| Enable Capture| Deactivate capture function < Remark>Only Windows is
available
11| Capture| Capture images < Remark > Turn on the capture function to
capture the images
12| Power Freq.| Set up the power frequency 50/60 HZ
13| Property Page| Opens the Windows built-in video property page <
Remark>Only Windows is available
14| Factory Reset| Returns to factory reset
15| Hotkeys| Sets hotkeys
16| Export / Import| The page setting parameters can be exported from the
computer and imported/applied to another camera
17| Auto Framing| Sets Smart Viewfinder, please refer to 4.3.5 Smart
Viewfinder Settings
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18| Auto Focus| Opens the auto focus settings window, please refer to
4.3.6 Auto Focus _ _Settings__
19| Privacy Mode| Enable/ Disable Privacy Mode
3. Exposure Settings****
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Mode| Exposure mode setting
2| Exposure Comp.| Turn on/off Exposure Comp.
3| Exposure Level| Adjusts exposure level, adjustable after Exposure
Comp. is activated
4| Manual Gain| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual
5| Manual Speed| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Shutter Pri
6| Manual Iris| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual or
IRIS Pri
7| Gain Limit| Different AE Modes store Gain Limit parameters respectively
8| WDR| WDR settings
< Remark>
- Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U/ VC-B20U
** Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U/ VC-BC301P
*** Not applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U
- White Balance Settings****
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Mode| Sets white balance mode
2| Auto Type Select| Selects different modes under Auto < Remark> Not
applicable to: VC-B10U
3| Red Gain| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual
4| Blue Gain| The value can be adjusted when the mode is set to Manual
5| Auto White Balance| Performs auto white balance once
< Remark> Available when the mode is set to Manual
6| Refresh| Refreshes Red Gain and Blue Gain location status <
Remark> Available when the mode is set to Manual
5. Smart Viewfinder Setting
- Applicable to: MS-10/ VC-B11U
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Sensitivity| Set auto framing sensitivity
2| Target Lost| Set the behavior when no tracking object is in the screen
3| Zoom Limit| Limit the max value of Zoom < Remark> Applicable to: VC-
B11U (does not support V01 version)
6. Auto Focus
- Applicable to: VC-A71P/ VC-B30U/ VC-R30/ VC-TR40
NO| Item| Function Descriptions
1| Mode| Sets focus mode
2| AF Sensitivity| Selects AF triggering speed < Remark> Applicable to:
VC-A71P/ VC-B30U
3| AF Speed| Focus speed after AF triggering < Remark> Applicable to: VC-
A71P/ VC-B30U
4| AF Frame| Selects Full or Center focus
5| Focus| Adjust focal length < Remark> The value can be adjusted when the
mode is set to Manual
6| AF One Push Trigger| Performs focus once
7| Refresh| Refreshes Focus location status
I would like to perform
- I would like to adjust the shooting angle of the lens
- Switch to PTZ page
- Click on [ ] to adjust the lens until the image is at the desired angle
- I would like to zoom in/out images
- Switch to PTZ page
- Press [ + ] to zoom in the image
- Press [ – ] to zoom out the image
- I would like to save/ call a lens preset
- Perform rapid switches between presets
- Switch to PTZ page
- Click on [1 ~ 6] to change the angle of the lens
- Switching between presents
- Switch to Advanced Settings page
- Press [Preset] to open the Preset Settings window
- Select a preset number [0 ~ 127]
- Click [Call Preset] to switch presets
- Save preset
- Switch to Advanced Settings page
- Press [Preset] to open the Preset Settings window
- Press [ ] to adjust the lens
- Press [+/-] to adjust the image
- Select a preset number [0 ~ 127]
- Press [Set Preset] to save a preset
- I would like to adjust the focal length
- Switch to Advanced Settings page
- Click [Auto Focus] to open the auto focus settings window
- Select [Manual]
- Adjust [Focus]
- Click [x] on the top right corner of the window once the parameters are set
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using USB PTZ Camera Controller. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact your distributor or the service center.
| No. | Problems | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My subject’s face is underexposed because of a strong backlight. |
Activate BackLight
2| I have launched the USB PTZ Camera Controller but I cannot control
the camera.| 1. Please ensure that the VC-B20U is connected to a power
source.
2. Ensure that the USB is connected.
3| I am unable to Pan / Tilt the camera.| Please ensure that the preview screen is open.
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